The Armstrong Family Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Phoenix, AZ EIN: 86-0846677

To perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the Arizona community foundation, an az nonprofit corporation, so long as the Arizona community foundation, inc. Remains a qualified organization.

Key facts about The Armstrong Family Foundation

In short: The Armstrong Family Foundation gave $386K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $386K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.

EIN
86-0846677
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2021
Annual giving (2021)
$386,028
Grants made (2021)
1
Average grant
$386,028
Median grant
$386,028
Primary geography
Arizona (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$386K

-92.7% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$386K

-92.7% YoY

About The Armstrong Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Armstrong Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $386K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

PhoenixChandlerPeoriaScottsdaleTucson

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M7 grants2019 1 grant2020 1 grant2021

From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $386K (2021) to $5.3M (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $386K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2021

Arizona Community Foundation: $386KArizona Community Foundation$386K

The largest 2021 recipient was Arizona Community Foundation ($386K).

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZFunding of DAF Upon Dissolution of Filing Organization$386,028

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2019 2020 2021
Metric202120202019
Total Assets—$431,707$6,150,972
Revenue$-29,208$-413,553$26,794
Expenses$387,474$5,311,471$434,340
Net Investment Income$-29,208$-413,553$26,794

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 18, 2020)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Armstrong Family Foundation is led by Steve Seleznow, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Steve Seleznow

    President

    Director → President, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James D. Armstrong

    Chair

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brent Mekosh

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joan Lowell

    Director

    President → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Armstrong

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Belfer

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jo-Ann Armstrong

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kyla Quintero

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Jeff Sauter (2019–2020) — Secretary & Treaurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about The Armstrong Family Foundation

How much does The Armstrong Family Foundation give each year?

The Armstrong Family Foundation gave $386K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $5.3M across 1 grant.

Where does The Armstrong Family Foundation operate?

The Armstrong Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.

What is The Armstrong Family Foundation's EIN?

The Armstrong Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0846677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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